Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Why were the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards introduced?

What was the name of the case that gave rise to the DOLS?

The DOLS Code of Practice helps practitioners apply the safeguards.

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards legislation supersedes the provisions contained in the Mental Health Act 1983 for removing someone’s liberty.

Which of the following are appropriate reasons to deprive someone of their liberty?

A person’s liberty of movement may be lawfully restricted as long as it is in their best interests.

The following actions amount to restraint and not Deprivation of Liberty using force, or threatening to use force, to make someone do something that they are resisting

The following actions amount to restraint and not Deprivation of Liberty restricting a person’s freedom of movement, whether they are resisting or not

For those lacking mental capacity, deprivation of their liberty can only take place legally under two of the following

Authority for a standard Deprivation of Liberty is given by which one of the following?

It must be possible to apply to a court quickly in order to establish whether or not the deprivation of someone’s liberty is lawful.

Which three of the following five situations could give cause to think that a person might be being deprived of their liberty?

Arthur’s liberty is being deprived because a request by his daughter for him to be discharged from hospital to her care is refused without reason.

Consider whether the following processes help staff reduce the risk of unlawfully depriving someone of their liberty ensuring decisions are taken within an ordered and logical procedure

Consider whether the following processes help staff reduce the risk of unlawfully depriving someone of their liberty maintaining restrictions on detained people for a significant length of time to promote stability of care

Consider whether the following processes help staff reduce the risk of unlawfully depriving someone of their liberty keeping accurate records of what is done

Consider whether the following processes help staff reduce the risk of unlawfully depriving someone of their liberty moderating involvement with friends and family to avoid excessive excitement and over-stimulation

Consider whether the following processes help staff reduce the risk of unlawfully depriving someone of their liberty considering less restrictive alternatives to detention

Consider whether the following processes help staff reduce the risk of unlawfully depriving someone of their liberty making sure some sort of care plan is in place within the first three months of care

In certain cases, it may be necessary for the Managing Authority (MA) to authorise itself to deprive someone of their liberty. Why might this occur?

If the Managing Authority decides to issue itself with an urgent authorisation, within what time period must it then obtain a standard authorisation?

The Supervisory Body is responsible for one of the following; which one?

When must an IMCA be appointed?

When should the Qualifying Requirements assessments be carried out?

Which three of the following details about an individual are not relevant for assessment?

What is the minimum number of assessors permitted for each assessment?

The Mental Health Assessment and the Best Interests Assessment must be carried out by the same person. True or False?

Once the Supervisory Body has confirmed that a request for a standard authorisation should be pursued, within what time limit must the assessments be completed?

If a person’s liberty is deprived in accordance with the procedures of the DOLS Code of Practice, they can appeal against the decision. To which court would they apply?

A person may seek a court ruling before it is decided whether the application to authorise deprivation of their liberty should go ahead. True or False?

Only the managing authority is responsible for authorising deprivation of liberty. Is this True – or False?

Which three of the following are features introduced by the DOLS code of practice?

What two key questions does the Supreme Court state must be asked when deciding whether a person is being deprived of their liberty?

The Supreme Court ruled that the following factors are no longer relevant to whether or not someone is deprived of their liberty: (Select True or False in each case.)